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Andalusia

Alabama · 8,763 residents (2025 est.) · 19.814 sq mi
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Andalusia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,200. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,766
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
442 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−6%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,763 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Andalusia
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,611
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,856 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,879
+44%since 2000
from $17,292 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
−2%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+63%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(6,455)
Black24.4%(2,146)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(69)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(4,262)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(5,588)
Black27.2%(2,388)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(358)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(432)
Diversity Score64.4%(5,647)
Diversity Score
64
+33%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Andalusia, Alabama?

Andalusia, Alabama has about 8,766 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Andalusia, Alabama?

The typical household in Andalusia, Alabama earns about $42,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Andalusia, Alabama expensive?

In Andalusia, Alabama, the median home is worth about $153,200, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Andalusia, Alabama?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Andalusia, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Andalusia, Alabama?

About 25.4% of people in Andalusia, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Andalusia, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Andalusia, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 524 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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